Astros' Martin Maldonado: Placed on bereavement list

Maldonado was placed on the bereavement list Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Maldonado will be away from the team for at least three games, while Garrett Stubbs will take his place on the active roster. Jason Castro is starting at catcher in Wednesday's game against the Orioles, and he could serve as the primary catcher while Maldonado is sidelined.